Street Market in Krabi, Thailand
After Bangkok, we traveled to Krabi to spend some time climbing and kayaking and eating good food! We had some time to wait for our boat to take use to our resort, so we walked around the street market a bit.
In Transit
Just a few shots from a bored photographer while waiting in airports for my next adventure! One shot from Narita airport in Tokyo, Japan, the rest are from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nikah for Iram & Salman
Iram & Salman held their Nikah wedding ceremony at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg Room design by: Amer Design Studio Bridal make-up by: Mehwish Khan View their Mendi View their preparation photos View their wedding day portraits Congratulations! <3 Liesl Diesel
Iram & Salman’s Wedding Portraits
Iram & Salman were wed at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg this past November. You can see their Mendi from the evening before at this link, and their preparation at this blog post. This is their formal portrait on the stage designed by Amer Design Studio. I highly recommend Amer, he is a delightful person and he knows how to transform a room!
Iram & Salman prepare at Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
Iram & Salman held their main ceremony and reception at the Marriott Schaumburg Iram's Ghaghra Choli was a gorgeous red with gold details and green accents on the jewelry. Stunning! Make up by Mehwish Khan More previews will be posted soon! Hope you are both enjoying your honeymoon! <3 Liesl Diesel
Mendi at Milan Banquet Hall
Iram & Salman's Mendi Venue - Milan Banquet Hall Room Design - Amer Design Studio
What does YOUR love look like?
Love sessions just might be my new passion. Am I aloud to have several passions? What is a love session? It is a portrait session for a couple AFTER their wedding. After the rush. After they settle. After they've had some trials and after they've found support in one another. I enjoyed recording what Nikki & Pete's love looked like after they had some →
Frank & Dawn’s Barefoot Resort Wedding
Congratulations to Frank & Dawn! Ceremony - First Baptist Church Reception - Barefoot Resorts Thank you both for flying me out for your wedding! <3 Liesl Diesel
Lake Barrington, IL Wedding Reception at The Onion Pub
Krisin & Jon had their reception at the Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington, IL. The banquet room is a beautiful mix of open elegance and warm timber frame ceilings.
What These Eyes See.
I know I am lucky, you can tell me again and again but trust me, I already know. I am an artist, and even better, I am paid to be an artist. As if that isn't enough, add on top of that fact that I get to photograph beautiful people at beautiful events looking their best and it is a constant →
The Landscape of Love
With so many unique individuals, attracted to even MORE unique individuals, one has to admit that love looks a little different for everyone. But it is always beautiful. Jon is a landscape artist, so when he and Kristin hired me to shoot their wedding, which included a ceremony in their front lawn, I knew it would be a unique visual treat! Coordinator: Robyn →
Wedding preparation for Kristin
I love fall weddings, and I was so excited when Kristin & Jon hired me to shoot their wedding this past fall because the ceremony took place at their home, and Jon is a landscape artist! Below is a quick preview of her preparing in their home, I will be posting ceremony photos very soon! Coordinator - Robyn of Red Letter Event →
Mad Men and Happy Women at Thursday Therapy.
Big thanks to Thursday Therapy for pulling off another amazing event for all of us wedding vendors in Chicago last night! The party theme was 1960's dress up, Mad Men style! Of course we found the photobooth by Smilebooth highly addictive, as well as the amazing hors d'oeuvres and old fashioned drinks! Thank you so much! <3 Liesl Diesel The event was sponsored →
My Sister & Company!
Although I live in Chicago, IL, I LOVE my trips to the beach! Not only because it's nice to take in some sunshine from time to time and shoot amazing destination weddings by the ocean or on various islands on the coast, but because my family lives there! My visit to the beach this past fall was very short, but we squeezed →
Mark & Dawn’s evening of PURE CELEBRATION!!
Dawn and Mark had a truly memorable party! Not only was the room gorgeous and the details completely perfect, but the mood was PURE CELEBRATION that night! DJ Wally B kept everyone on the floor, even me =) View Mark & Dawn's other photo stories as well! Engagement at Rose Garden Outdoor Ceremony at Kingston Plantation Wedding Day Portraits at the beach! And thanks to all →
Portraits at Kingston Plantation
After their beautiful outdoor ceremony at Kingston Plantation, Mark & Dawn walked the grounds at the resort and even went for a walk in the sand! You can see their engagement session at this link, shot at the Little Theater Rose Garden. Wedding Coordinator - Memorable Moments Portrait location - Kingston Plantation Flowers - Little Shop of Flowers
Dawn & Mark’s Outdoor Resort Ceremony
Dawn & Mark love the ocean, so it's no surprise that they chose to have a destination wedding at Kingston Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, SC, and it was such a beautiful venue and perfect day! You can see their engagement session at this link, shot at the Little Theater Rose Garden. Wedding Coordinator - Memorable Moments Ceremony - Kingston Plantation Reception - Lands →
Kristine & Jonathan at The Mid-America Club
Kristine & Jonathan finished up their festivities at The Mid-America Club, which has a gorgeous view of Chicago and Millennium Park! Venue - The Mid-America Club Cake - Bittersweet Pastry Flowers - Zuzu's Petals DJ - Toast & Jam Hair & Make-up - Morgan Blaul Linens - BJ Linens
Sweetly Running Bank of America
Kristine & Jonathan have a pretty fun story! They are high school sweethearts and now they both work at Bank of America and are also into running. The real kind of running; the kind most of us look at as some kind of super hero power because they do it for hours and hours on end. This can only lead me →
The beginning of a dream day.
Kristine & Jonathan had such a beautiful wedding, it was perfect right from the start! Kristine prepared for her wedding day at the Fairmont Chicago Flowers from Zuzu's Petals Make-up & hair by Morgan Blaul wedding gown from Priscilla of Boston I am a little backed up on blogging, so I will post more of there story soon! <3 Liesl Diesel
Nashville Wedding for Jeremy & Joy!
Joy & Jeremy wed in August in Nashville, TN. I was so thrilled when they hired me to shoot their wedding because I have known Joy since I was very young, and it also continued the awesome tradition of me photographing weddings for her family. I photographed her brother's wedding in 2010 and her sister's wedding just a handful of months' →
Twist Out Cancer
Have you ever had to force yourself to smile to try to change your mood? Have you ever started dancing in hopes that your spirit would rise? Have you ever had to Twist Out Cancer? Tiny Twister has been an inspiration to me for nearly a year, and I finally got to meet her a few weeks ago! I found her blog through mutual →
Bob & Joanna’s Lima, NY Wedding
Bob & Joanna hired me to photograph their wedding all the way out in the little village of Lima, NY at the Elim Gospel Church. When I used to live in Rochester, NY Bob was my photo assistant, and I was so happy when he emailed and asked if he could hire me to fly out and shoot his wedding! Enjoy their story →
Saris, Parties, & Automobiles!
Saris, Parties, & Automobiles! This was the apparent theme at Urvita & Shital's reception at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Urvita, along with all the lovely ladies, changed into their beautiful evening Saris. Their family, along with all their guests, enjoyed food and dance at this outrageous party. The groom, along with his speechless bride, received as a wedding gift, a new automobile! No, not ONE →
